How far is Burlington, OH from Etna, OH?
The driving distance from Burlington, OH to Etna, OH is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Etna.
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Start on Washington Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1171 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Madison Street
530 ft · 29 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto County Road 120 South
1428 ft · 41 sec · County Road 120 South
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Turn left
13 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
996 ft · 25 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 93
58 m · 3 sec · State Route 93
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 93
7.4 mi · 12 min · State Route 93
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Turn right onto Etna-Waterloo Road
1458 ft · 40 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Etna.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
13 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Etna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Etna?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coal Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Burlington and 10.7 miles from Etna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burlington and Mostly Sunny near Etna.
Stop Ideas Near Coal Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coal Grove.
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Charleston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Etna. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.22 km).
#1 Burlington
Census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio
| Population | 1,304 |
| Coordinates | 38.4073000, -82.5357100 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Etna
Township in Licking County, Ohio
| Population | 17,487 |
| Coordinates | 38.6242500, -82.6537700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Etna-Waterloo Road (-82.653875, 38.624479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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